SEMI-PRECIOUS WEAPONS, “Brando”
Boy, was I glad to see even MORE new Semi-Precious Weapons music surface this year in the form of thoughtful and affecting but still very edgy “Brando”. While I missed the raw-raw-raw, uninhibited new-glam rock sound of their older songs like “Magnetic Baby”, I definitely embraced the glossier, more pop-oriented and anthemic songs on their Aviation album, released earlier this year. “Aviation High” still resonates as a mystical singalong that should have taken the band to greater heights. While Aviation now seems like a transitional release, “Brando” reels back some of the eager-to-please and large sound for a sweeping and grandiose song with emotion on its sleeve. Lead singer Justin Tranter scores big time with his vocal here, I can’t wait to hear him perform it in concert. You’ll be humming “Brando” for days! And if a new album is on deck for later in the year, let’s hope for a North American tour to promote it. Canada misses you SPW, well done!
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